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AE05 VWD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,587 mi
Last recorded62,587 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 VWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 55,613 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 55,613 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,725 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,664 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 43,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,105 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,692 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 28,484 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front nearside and offside tyres show signs to treadwear.

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AE05 VWD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 VWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE05 VWD registered?

AE05 VWD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is AE05 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 VWD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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